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APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents
Free, customized skills training for Quebec construction industry workers
Last Update: December 12, 2025
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
The APCHQ “Programme de formation Fiers et compétents” offers access to industry-recognized upskilling courses that are fully funded (no registration fees) through the Fonds de formation des salariés de l’industrie de la construction (FFSIC). The program finances classroom or online training activities directly related to construction trades, including customized in‑company training for groups of at least eight eligible employees.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop workforce skills
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- 8 employees minimum
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Participation of employees in classroom or online upskilling courses recognized by the Construction Industry Employees Training Fund (FFSIC), such as residential construction training from the “ABC of the residential sector” series.
- Training activities aimed at helping workers successfully pass the carpenter-joiner trade exam.
- Customized, job-related training programs developed specifically to meet a construction company’s workforce needs, delivered at the company’s head office or in a training room, for groups of at least eight eligible employees.
- Participation in professional development activities offered through the CCQ’s catalogue of construction industry training (up to 500 different activities), when linked to the worker’s trade.
- Training projects that support the adoption of new materials, technologies or management skills directly related to construction trades.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Companies in the construction industry that contribute to the Fonds de formation des salariés de l’industrie de la construction (FFSIC)
- Employers with employees holding valid CCQ competency certificates in construction trades
Eligible expenses
- Direct and indirect training costs for eligible workers covered by the Fonds de formation des salariés de l’industrie de la construction (FFSIC), including classroom or online courses recognized by the CCQ.
- Development and organization costs for customized training tailored to the company’s workforce, when approved and funded by the FFSIC.
- Accommodation expenses for eligible workers attending approved training activities, when assumed by the FFSIC.
- Transportation expenses for eligible workers directly related to participation in approved training, when assumed by the FFSIC.
- Indemnities and financial incentives paid to eligible workers (e.g., compensation related to training hours or reserve of insurance), as specified by the CCQ’s indemnity table.
Eligible geographic areas
- Province of Quebec (construction industry workers under the Commission de la construction du Québec – CCQ).
Additional information
- Training activities are recognized by the Fonds de formation des salariés de l’industrie de la construction (FFSIC).
- Most registrations do not involve registration fees for participants, except in specified exceptional cases.
- Eligible workers automatically receive the financial incentives to which they are entitled when they attend 100% of the scheduled training time.
- Customized corporate training can be organized either at the company’s head office or in a dedicated training room, provided it is directly related to the trades and involves at least eight employees.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents?
The APCHQ “Programme de formation Fiers et compétents” offers access to industry-recognized upskilling courses that are fully funded (no registration fees) through the Fonds de formation des salariés de l’industrie de la construction (FFSIC). The program finances classroom or online training activities directly related to construction trades, including customized in‑company training for groups of at least eight eligible employees.
Who is eligible for the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents program?
To be eligible for the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents program, you must:
Employer must contribute to the Fonds de formation des salariés de l’industrie de la construction (FFSIC).
Training requested must be directly related to construction trades.
For customized in-company training, a minimum of eight employees is required.
What expenses are eligible under APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents?
Participation of employees in classroom or online upskilling courses recognized by the Construction Industry Employees Training Fund (FFSIC), such as residential construction training from the “ABC of the residential sector” series.
Training activities aimed at helping workers successfully pass the carpenter-joiner trade exam.
Customized, job-related training programs developed specifically to meet a construction company’s workforce needs, delivered at the company’s head office or in a training room, for groups of at least eight eligible employees.
Participation in professional development activities offered through the CCQ’s catalogue of construction industry training (up to 500 different activities), when linked to the worker’s trade.
Training projects that support the adoption of new materials, technologies or management skills directly related to construction trades.
Who can I contact for more information about the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents?
You can contact Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ) by email at formation@apchq.com or by phone at 18889022222.
Where is the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents available?
The APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents program is available the province of Quebec.
Is the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents a grant, loan, or tax credit?
APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents?
APCHQ — Programme de formation Fiers et compétents is funded by Association des professionnels de la construction et de l’habitation du Québec (APCHQ)